Cal Day

Welcome to Berkeley!

Public Transit for Cal Day

Cal Day is a highlight of Berkeley student life--more than 10,000 people come to campus every April to celebrate becoming a Cal Bear. Parking is limited and we encourage as many people as possible to take transit. 

Getting to Campus via BART

The closest BART station to campus is Downtown Berkeley. You can get there on the Red and Orange lines from accross the Bay Area. 

San Francisco 

  • If you are coming from SFO and San Francisco, take the Red line towards Richmond and hop off at the Downtown Berkeley BART Station. 
  • Alternate lines: You can also take the Yellow line (towards Antioch) and transfer to the Red or Orange lines (towards Richmond) at Macarthur Station

East Bay: Alameda County 

  • If you are coming from OAK or the East Bay, take the Orange line towards Richmond and hop off at the Downtown Berkeley BART Station.

  • Alternate lines: You can also take the Green and Blue Lines (towards Daly City)  and transfer to the Orange line (towards Richmond) at Bayfair or Coliseum stations.

East Bay: Contra Costa County

  • If you are coming from Antioch or Walnut Creek take the Yellow line (towards SFO) and transfer to the Red or Orange lines (towards Richmond) at Macarthur Station. 
  • If you are coming from Richmond, take the Red line towards Millbrae and hop off at the Downtown Berkeley BART Station. 

Getting to Campus via Shuttle (15 mins / .5 miles)

  •  Exit the station via the central escalator, and cross Shattuck Ave to take the Perimeter Line towards campus. The Campus Shuttle Stop (shared with bus stop) is on Shattuck Ave in front of Oori Rice Triangles. 
    • Shuttles come every 15 minutes: ride four stops and get off at the NorthGate Welcome Booth

Getting to Campus via Walking (10 mins / .4 miles)

  • Exit the station via the central escalator, and cross Shattuck Ave at Center street. Walk up Center Street to the campus roundabout at Crescent Lawn and continue onto campus via University drive. Find your info station at the Valley Life Sciences Building. 

Parking Options For Cal Day

Visitor Parking

Free visitor parking is available at the following lots from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Cal Day.

Southside

Northside

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Can I pay to park in Central Campus or other UC lots not listed above?

Central Campus parking and the other perimeter lots (Bancroft Structure, Berkeley Law Lot, Genetics Garage, etc.) are reserved for UC Permit holders and are not available to the public.

I have an ADA placard/plate. Is there any ADA-specific visitor parking?

Visitors displaying a DP placard or plate may park along Frank Schlessinger Way on Cal Day. In addition, ADA parking spaces are available at Upper Hearst Level 3 and the Stadium Garage. 

I'm driving an RV or bus. Where should I park?

Unfortunately, there is no RV or bus parking in any UC lot. RV or bus parking may be available at Golden Gate Fields.